Late summer and early fall is the perfect time for making the most of your apple harvest! Here are 70 gluten free and dairy free apple recipes perfect for any fall meal. There are plenty of paleo, low carb, and vegan options here as well!
Hey friends, we’re back with another great recipe roundup! This one is perfect for the late summer and early fall apple harvest: here are 70 gluten free and dairy free apple recipes perfect for fall!
Every apple recipe in this roundup is gluten free and dairy free, with lots of low carb, paleo, vegan, and nut free options.
I’m also trying out a new way to do recipe roundups with grids and image previews for each link. What do you think about it? Let me know in the comments if you prefer this method, and I’ll keep using it 🙂
Since we have quite a few recipes here, we’ve divided this roundup into 7 sections:
- Apple recipes from The Fit Cookie
- Apple sauces, butters, and spreads
- Apple drink and smoothie recipes
- Apple breakfast recipes
- Apple snack recipes
- Savory Apple Recipes
- Apple dessert recipes
Now on to the apple recipes!
Dairy free and Gluten Free Apple Recipes
. Get your apple fix this fall with our roundup of amazing gluten free and dairy free apple recipes! There are lots of other allergy friendly options here as well (such as nut free or grain free) and we included drinks, snacks, desserts, and more.
Apple Recipes from the The Fit Cookie
Here are the allergy friendly recipes from our own website!
Dairy Free Caramel Apples (Gluten Free)
Enjoy fall apple harvest with these delicious and easy to make Dairy Free Caramel Apples! Our dairy free caramel apples are easy to make and decorate, and they are perfect for Halloween treats.
Apple Chai Syrup and Apple Crisp Chai Latte
If you’re a fan of the Starbucks iced apple crisp chai, you’ll love our recipe for apple brown sugar chai syrup and tea concentrate so you can make your own at home! This is a great way to save some money and have apple chai lattes whenever you like.
Dairy Free Caramel Apple Cheesecake Cups
Create these easy caramel apple cheesecake cups in no time! Our gluten free and vegan no bake cheesecake cups are the perfect treat for fall and don't require cashews, tofu, or a food processor.
Instant Pot Crabapple Butter
Make the most of the late summer or early fall crabapple harvest with our Instant Pot Crabapple Butter! This crab apple butter is sweet and tart with a beautiful reddish pink color. We include an option for making regular crabapple sauce as well!
Apple Brown Sugar Syrup (Copycat Starbucks Recipe)
If you’re a fan of Starbucks apple crisp drinks for fall, you can make the apple brown sugar syrup at home! Our recipe uses simple ingredients and makes great apple crisp macchiatos at home. This syrup is also naturally gluten free and dairy free.
Dairy Free Caramel Apple "Donuts"
These dairy free caramel apple “donuts” are a quick and easy snack for fall, Halloween, or anytime! These green apple slices are covered in a no-cook dairy free caramel sauce that’s also peanut free and school safe.
Easy Instant Pot Apple Butter (No Canning!)
Turn your apple harvest into delicious Instant Pot Apple Butter with this easy recipe! No peeling or canning required to make our sweet and tangy apple butter.
Dairy Free Apple Cider Float (aka Harvest Float)
Dairy free Apple Rum Float inspired by the Harvest Float at the High Country Orchard in Green Bluff, Washington. I made ours dairy free and I added some alcohol free rum for a fun twist!
Gluten Free Apple Blondies (Dairy Free & Nut Free)
Indulge this apple season with our delicious gluten free apple blondies! These blondies are perfectly soft in the middle and crispy on top. They are also nut free and vegan!
Healthy Gluten Free Maple Apple Crisp (Vegan)
Make your apple crisp healthier with this healthy apple crisp! This Healthy Gluten Free Maple Apple Crisp is gluten free, cane sugar free, and has less sugar than traditional recipes for apple crisp.
Dairy Free Caramel Apple Nachos
Need some creative after school snacks? Our dairy free Caramel Apple Nachos are a fun and healthy-ish snack that are also gluten free and peanut free.
Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Granola (Vegan)
Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Granola: crunchy, chewy and naturally sweet. This granola is perfect for breakfast or even a snack (plus it’s vegan and peanut free)!
Healthy Cranberry Apple Mocktail (Lower Sugar)
Celebrate the New Year the healthier way with our Cranberry Apple Mocktail! It’s non-alcoholic, lower in sugar, paleo, and made with pure cranberry juice. Our cranberry mocktail is perfect for celebrating while still eating healthier or cutting back on alcohol.
Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal (Gluten Free)
Whip up a hot breakfast in your pressure cooker with this delicious Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal! This is made with hearty steel cut oats, and is gluten free, dairy free, and peanut free.
Gluten Free Apple Oatmeal Cookies (Dairy Free)
Celebrate the transition of summer into fall with fresh apple recipes, like these delicious and allergy friendly Gluten Free Apple Oatmeal Cookies!
Dairy Free Apple Pie Smoothie (Gluten Free)
Fall is right around the corner, and it’s apple season! Get your apple pie fix in a pinch with this delicious Apple Pie Smoothie that’s dairy free, gluten free, and easy to make.
Ginger Apple Sparkling Cider (Lower Sugar)
This delicious Ginger Apple Sparkling Cider is the perfect chilled drink for fall! It also has less sugar than regular sparkling cider.
Gluten Free Apple Cider Pancakes (Vegan)
Craving some apple recipes this fall? Make some easy and quick Gluten Free Apple Cider Pancakes for breakfast, they’re nut-free and vegan too!
Apple Sauces, Butters, and Spreads
Make your apple harvest into apple butter or applesauce that you can store for later! Here are some sauce, butter, and spread recipes for apples.
Sweet Onion Apple BBQ Sauce
This is the perfect recipe to end summer and welcome fall. Apples are slow cooked with cinnamon sticks, and then pureed with caramelized sweet onions and spices to make a sweet and rich but low in sugar BBQ sauce.
Homemade Applesauce
Homemade Applesauce made with just ONE ingredient—apples! You’ll never buy store bought again!
How to make apple chutney
Use this warming apple chutney as a dip with vegetable samosas or as a topping on a holiday roast. Slide it on top of seitan sausages, or serve it with your favorite curry. So many delicious options!
Easy Apple Jelly Recipe
Natural Apple Jelly Recipe without pectin and no artificial preservatives. Preserve your apples in this easy apple jelly recipe. For all the details in the post for how to make apple jelly.
Maple Apple Butter | Homespun Seasonal Living
Preserve the abundance of fall apples for winter eating and gift giving with this lightly and naturally sweetened maple apple butter perfect for canning.
Sugar Free Instant Pot Homemade Apple Butter
This Instant Pot applesauce / apple butter recipe has no added sugar and can be made in under 30 minutes!
Apple Drink and Smoothie Recipes
Think apple juice is the only way to have apples in a drink? Think again! There are a lot of fun ways to incorporate apples into drinks and smoothies, check out these recipes.
LATE HARVEST SPICED APPLE SANGRIA
My Late Harvest Spiced Apple Sangria combines late harvest riesling with Eau Claire's Apple Brandy, freshly pressed apple cider and ginger beer with a sweet and spicy trio of Okanagan apples, fresh ginger and cinnamon sticks.
Lemon, Apple, and Ginger Shot Recipe
Boost your immune system with this easy homemade apple ginger shot and stay healthy during the winter. Super simple to make with only a few ingredients.
Apple Blueberry Lemon Smoothie [No Added Sugar]
This vegan Apple Blueberry Lemon Smoothie is a refreshing, healthy drink that is incredibly easy to make.
Apple Pear Ginger Smoothie Recipe - Happy Foods Tube
This dairy-free apple pear ginger smoothie is full of vitamins and antioxidants that help your body stay healthy. It’s sweet, creamy and rich in flavor. Only 5 ingredients!
Apple Carrot Orange Smoothie
This Healthy Apple Carrot Orange Smoothie is delicious and a real power booster for your immune system!
Apple Breakfast Recipes
Breakfast is a great time for apple recipes! Whether you're cooking with applesauce, apple cider, or chopped apples, there's a recipe here for everyone.
Cinnamon Applesauce Muffins (Gluten-free, Vegan, Top-8-free)
Soft and extra yummy with vegan butter, these muffins will be a go-to this fall, whether it's for breakfast, school lunches or after school snacks.
Gluten Free French Toast Casserole
This Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole is bursting with the flavors of fall. Tart pieces of apple and cubes of soft bread are slathered in a deliciously sweet maple glaze.
APPLE PIE STEEL CUT OATS WITH CANDIED MAPLE PECANS
This powerhouse breakfast bowl is free of dairy, gluten and refined sugar -- and bursting with natural sweetness, spices and wholesome nutrition. And yes, it really does taste just like apple pie!
Gluten Free Apple Pie Teff Porridge
Get your ancient grain on. Switch up your typical morning oats with this delicious recipe for Gluten Free Apple Pie Teff Porridge.
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal recipe! Gluten-free, dairy-free
This Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is a healthy & hearty breakfast recipe that your entire family will love. It's gluten-free and dairy-free with no refined sugar. Plus it's vegan-friendly!
Apple & Cinnamon Buckwheat Bircher Muesli
This fabulous gluten free vegan Bircher muesli recipe is the perfect way to start the day. Top with apple matchsticks, coconut yoghurt and toasted nuts (or even toasted buckwheat to keep it nut free).
Baked Apple Cinnamon Donuts {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}
These easy baked gluten-free apple cinnamon donuts with maple cinnamon glaze will be your family's favorite fall breakfast treat. Naturally dairy-free.
Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake
This Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake is tender, moist and free of grains and dairy products. It's sweetened with maple syrup and coconut sugar. You'd never guess it's grain-free!
Gluten-Free Apple Muffins
Gluten-Free Apple Spice Muffins are a delicious, fun, flavorful gluten-free apple muffin that everyone in your house will love.
Amazing Paleo Apple Cinnamon Donuts
If you love donuts but want a healthier version that doesn’t give up flavor, these paleo apple cinnamon donuts with a honey nectar drizzle are perfect for you.
Gluten Free Apple Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies – Egg & Dairy Free with Refined Sugar Free Option
Is it OK to have cookies for breakfast? If you’re talking about these Gluten Free Apple Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies, then I would say yes. They also are egg free, dairy free, and refined sugar free.
Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats will make you want to roll outta’ bed! This healthy breakfast recipe is made with fresh apples, gluten-free oats, and almond milk, is refined sugar-free and vegan, and tastes like you’re eating apple pie.
Mini Gluten-Free Vegan Apple Muffins
Filled with diced apples and warm fall spices, these easy-to-make mini gluten free vegan apple muffins are great for your kids' school snacks or for snacking on at home!
Apple Pancakes
Thick, fluffy and pillow-like pancakes loaded with apple pie flavor and absolutely satisfying. They are a gluten-free, vegan, sugar free and egg-free recipe which is also freezer friendly too!
Apple Snack Recipes
These apple snack recipes make great lunch box treats or after school snacks, or treats for anytime of day.
Mini Apple Pizzas
Apple Pizzas are a simple healthy snack idea. They're quick and easy, plus you can get the kids involved in making them and add their favorite toppings!
Air Fryer Apple Chips
Satisfy your sweet craving with this perfectly healthy snack that is not fried or baked but made in the Air Fryer. Vegan. Gluten-Free. Soy-Free. Dairy-Free. Oil-Free.
Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples – Great for Snack, Breakfast, or Dessert!
Instant Pot cinnamon apples are great for a snack or dessert. Leave the sweetener off and they still taste amazing!
Cinnamon Apple Pie Chia Pudding
Grab a spoon and dive into a cup of this cinnamon apple pie chia pudding! It tastes just like apple pie and only uses 6 ingredients!
French Apple Pie Bread
A sweet apple pie bread with a cinnamon crumble topping. Paleo with low carb version.
Apple Blondies- No flour and Low Carb!
These quick and easy blondies have no white flour, sugar, butter or oil yet are soft and fudgy! Naturally gluten-free, vegan, paleo and dairy free- A delicious snack or dessert recipe!
Gluten-free Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Squares
Looking for a yummy, healthy, and hearty make-ahead gluten-free breakfast or snack? These gluten-free apple cinnamon baked oatmeal squares can be made one day and enjoyed for breakfast or snacks!
Savory Apple Recipes
Looking for savory apple recipes? Here are great apple main dishes, side dishes, and salads perfect for any fall meal.
Braised Duck Breasts with Apples and Onions
Succulent duck breasts meld together with delicious sweet and tart apple-onion sauce with cranberries. It's a comforting and delicious meal perfect for any celebration or just a cozy weekend dinner.
Chicken Apple Bacon Kale Salad
Think a salad can’t fill you up? This hearty Chicken, Apple, and Bacon Kale Salad wants to prove you wrong!
Pork Loin with Rosemary Applesauce
The sweet, lightness of apples combined with a mild pork flavor makes this dish special. Simply throw it in the crock-pot before work and have crockpot pork loin with rosemary applesauce for dinner!
Brussel Sprouts with Apples and Bacon
These Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts are truly is the perfect one-pan autumn dish!
Marinated Beet and Apple Salad
Zingy Marinated Beet and Apple Salad. A simple healthy salad that’s vegan and paleo friendly, and packed full of flavor! This beet and apple salad is rich in antioxidants, easy to make, and great for a seasonal side dish! Or enjoy with the family and boost your health.
Apple Fennel Slaw
A beautifully colored slaw with crunchy strips of juicy apples, perfectly paired with fennel, and topped with a lemony, herbed Dijon vinaigrette, Apple Fennel Slaw is a light and refreshing side for summer cookouts.
Turkey, Apples and Onions Hash (1-pan meal, Paleo, AIP, GAPS, Whole30)
Turkey, Apples and Onions Hash (for Breakfast or Dinner; a 1-pan meal) — Paleo, AIP, GAPS, Whole30.
Celery & Apple Walnut Salad with Honey Miso Dressing
This Apple Walnut Salad is a great sweet-salty and crunchy salad. Makes a wonderful side dish or a delicious healthy light lunch.
Gluten Free Chicken, Rice, Apple, and Kale Salad with Apple Cider Vinegar & Cinnamon Dressing
Answer the question: “What should I make for dinner tonight?” with this easy, quick, and healthy rice salad. Filled with fresh apples, kale, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and chicken, this salad will become a family favorite.
Harvest Apple Salad
Harvest Apple Salad is a flavor packed main dish salad that will make anyone fall in love with salad. Also great as a side salad or for fall gatherings like Thanksgiving.
Roasted Carrots, Apples & Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon Tahini
We made these Roasted Carrots, Apples and Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon Tahini Drizzle a few weeks ago for a dinner party and our guests loved it. We thought you might too!
Meat Lover's Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
Meat Lover's Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash are filled with all of the flavors and spices of the autumn season including two kinds of ground meat and naturally sweet handpicked apples.
Apple Chicken Recipe with Bacon and Potatoes
This Apple Chicken Recipe is so delicious. It's made in one pan with bacon, potatoes, spinach, and a simple honey and grainy mustard sauce. It's an easy to make and healthy recipe perfect for apple season!
Apple Dessert Recipes
We're saving the best for last: apple desserts! We've got apple recipes for cakes, cookies, candied apples, and more.
Dark Chocolate Coconut Covered Apples (vegan, paleo, keto & sugar-free)
Dark Chocolate Coconut Covered Apples (vegan, paleo, keto & sugar-free) are such a magical treat, they literally take like 10 minutes out of your day to make.
How to Make Maple Candied Apples
The robust, woodsy flavor of maple marries beautifully with fall’s crisp, sweet-tart apples. In this recipe, they pair together to make a classic fall treat even better.
Apple Crumble Pie (Gluten Free, Paleo + Vegan)
This Apple Crumble Pie is so delicious it's bound to be a holiday dessert staple! This gluten free, paleo + vegan pie is filled with soft, caramelized apples and topped with a nutty, crunchy paleo crumble topping.
Paleo Apple Crisp!
An easy Paleo apple crisp recipe that is grain, gluten and dairy-free using less sugar/sweetener than most traditional crisp recipes. Make a double batch and have some for breakfast!
Apple Pie Peanut Butter Mug Cake {Vegan, Grain Free}
Vegan Apple Pie Peanut Butter Mug Cake! A vegan mug cake that taste like dessert! Grain free, gluten free, ready in less than 2 minutes.
Vegan Caramel Apple Cheesecake
Vegan Caramel Apple Cheesecake.
Hasselback Apples, Baked {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar Free}
6 ingredient hasselback apples make for a simple yet delicious dessert. Gluten Free and Dairy Free. Ready in 30 minutes.
Instant Pot Baked Apples (vegan and gluten-free)
Instant Pot Baked Apples are sweet and soft and luscious. It's like eating an Apple Pie without any guilt. And they are ready in under 30 minutes! Delicious vegan and gluten-free dessert.
Vegan Apple Meringue
Vegan Apple Meringue is a quick and easy gluten free, family friendly dessert. A layer of sweetened stewed apples is topped with a fluffy cloud of meringue made with aquafaba!
Paleo Apple Cake
One bowl paleo apple cake that is tender, rich with apples and cinnamon, and simple to make. This paleo apple cake recipe is also gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar free.
Pear Apple Crisp (Gluten Free, Paleo + Vegan)
This Pear Apple Crisp combines two of the best fall fruits into one delicious crisp, flavored with vanilla, cinnamon and ginger and topped with a grain-free crumble topping. This crisp is gluten-free, Paleo, and vegan.
Cinnamon Apple Mug Cake
Enjoy the classic flavors of cinnamon and apple in this easy to make cinnamon apple mug cake. For those days where you are craving cake but don't want to make a whole pan, this is the perfect solution. Single serve and oh so delicious!
Almond apple cake with apple roses
With a fine, spongy almond crumb and the delicate sweetness of honey, this almond apple cake with apple roses lures you to put on your jacket and scarf, pour yourself another cup of steaming apple cider, and embrace the sweet bitter notes of fall.
Ina Garten's French Apple Tart Made Gluten-free & Vegan (Top 8 free too!)
If you need a last minute pie, with few ingredients THIS IS IT. Basically flour, sugar, apples and butter–this doesn’t fiddle with a filling or having to crimp any kinds of edges. This no-cinnamon, simply ALL APPLE tart is for apple lovers.
Homemade Apple Pie Filling Recipe
Homemade Apple Pie Filling Recipe is soft sweet granny smith apples simmered in brown sugar right on your stovetop. It's easy to make ahead and freeze, and ready in only 20 minutes!
Healthy Apple Crisp with Butternut Squash Recipe {Vegan, Gluten-Free}
Spice up a traditional gluten free apple crisp by making it vegan and a healthy apple crisp with the addition of butternut squash! Topped with a delicate crumble of oats, brown sugar, cocoa powder, almonds and olive oil.
Vegan Apple Cake with Cinnamon Glaze
An old family recipe made gluten free and vegan (but still delicious!).
Cozy breakfast baked apples with oatmeal
This simple, vegan breakfast will make you feel warm and cozy all morning long! Maple pecan steel cut oatmeal is stuffed into apples, then baked and topped with cinnamon. DELICIOUS!
Instant Pot French Apple Cobbler
Delicious, vegan, gluten free and dairy free French Apple Cobbler.
Sarah Jane Parker is the founder, recipe creator, and photographer behind The Fit Cookie. She’s a food allergy mom and allergy friendly food blogger of 12 years based in Wyoming. Sarah is also an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Certified Health Coach, Revolution Running certified running coach, and an ACE Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist
Thank you so much for including my Late Harvest Spiced Apple Sangria in this gorgeous roundup, Sarah! Cheers!
Thank you for letting me share your recipe Justine! 🙂